Grey Squirrel Resort

United States , Big Bear Lake - CA
Big Bear Lake, 39372 Big Bear Blvd
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10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Nicholas

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Charming, Rustic Mountain Escape!
If you are looking for that classic, old-school Big Bear cabin vibe without sacrificing convenience, the Grey Squirrel Resort is an absolute gem. Tucked away on a beautiful, pine-shaded three-acre property right off Big Bear Blvd, it offers the perfect balance of a peaceful mountain retreat and easy access to local hotspots.

What We Loved:
The Authentic Cabin Vibe: The property features charming, 1950s-era rustic cabins that are full of character. Coming back to a crackling fireplace after a long day of exploring is unmatched.

Prime Location: It is incredibly close to Metcalf Bay and a short, easy walk to the beautiful views at Boulder Bay Park. Plus, it’s just a quick drive straight into The Village for dining and shopping.

Fantastic Property Amenities: The common areas are incredibly welcoming. There is a great seasonal outdoor pool, a playground, and horseshoe/basketball areas. Hanging out by the outdoor firepits under the market lights in the evening was a major highlight.

Pet & Family Friendly: It is a remarkably wholesome, family-owned place where you can tell generations of people have made memories. The fact that it’s highly accommodating for dogs makes it a true complete family getaway.

The staff was incredibly welcoming and attentive throughout our stay, ensuring we had everything we needed. Whether you are booking a cozy spot for a couple's weekend or a larger family cabin, the Grey Squirrel delivers a peaceful, n

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2026

James

It was enjoyable but they need to air out the cabins. The smell is so dingy and dusty. I had to go buy air fresheners and candles just to be able to breathe. The people were nice and that was important. Definitely 2 things bad 8 things good.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Samantha

Room was dusty and full of spider webs, bathroom had scum all over the shower head and door. Windows were dirty and dusty. Couch was dusty.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Gilbert

Great little property close to the town. Cool little fireplace. Everything worked well.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Kristina

My husband and I recently spent two nights in the Honeymoon Cottage to celebrate our first anniversary, and it was a wonderful experience. The grounds are incredibly charming—the pond and string lights create such a "cute" and cozy atmosphere. We absolutely loved having our own private hot tub and were impressed by the cleanliness; the cottage was tidy, and the bedding smelled fresh. The staff member who checked us in was also very welcoming.
We have just two small suggestions for improvement: the area rug in our unit was a bit dated and could use a refresh, and the indoor lighting was quite bright. A dimmer or a floor lamp would have really helped set a more relaxed mood in the evenings.
We did hear some inappropriate noises from our neighbors during our stay, that is obviously out of the management's control.
We loved the easy check-out! Being able to just send a text while departing made our morning so much smoother. Overall, we had an amazing time and will definitely be recommending The Grey Squirrel to our friends and family!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Margarita

Great service

4/10

Poor

24 Jan 2026

Susan

Bathroom so old and super small, the shower either too hot or too cold and it's so hard to adjust the temperature. The bathtub is super old and dirty. We had horibble experience in this place.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2026

Lesly

Nice and quiet getaway. Friendly staff and close to

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2025

Claudia Lorena

Nice place

Family

4/10

Poor

11 Nov 2025

Megan

This property was okay, needs a lot of updates and renovations but the staff was super friendly.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2025

Kristina

Great!

8/10

Excellent

03 Oct 2025

Rebecca

Nice place! Cool and quiet.

Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Sep 2025

John M

Stayed here with the kids and grand babies for the weekend. It was our daughters Bday. First time here. We like the place. They had many cabins to choose from, and the property was pretty clean. We did have an issue with our toilet not working, and with 6 of us including 2 grand babies, it was important. Management did what they could, but unfortunately had to move us to a different cabin the next day. This was not their fault, and they did what they could for us. It did not ruin our time, and management made up for it on our next visit, which we will definitely come here again. Close enough to town, clean and reasonable, with some rustic cabins

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2025

shylo

This was a peaceful, quiet property. Staff is super friendly and accommodating. We loved it!!!

4/10

Poor

14 Aug 2025

Pamela

Our cabin was absolutely filthy - dirty everything, caked in all corners and windows, mold in shower, spider webs, pee smell, mouse droppings in kitchen cabinets. We were the only people there, but were allowed could only have one bath towel (NO washcloths were provided)each at a time, including for use at the pool. Was told to text to exchange our bath towels after pool use. Grounds and facilities unkempt. Grey Squirrel was an extended family destination for reunions since the early 70's, and we last stayed in 2023. We then moved out of state and came back for nostalgia. What a disappointment. Do your loved ones a favor and don't subject them to this place.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2025

Keven

Had a late check-in and Hether was an absolute doll and got to the office super quick. The property itself is beautiful...but just wait until night hits. The soft glow of lights around the property sets an amazing mood. Our cabin (Rustic Romance) was so cozy and inviting. Kichen, utensils, fridge, soap and sponges for dishes...its all there. My one and only gripe is the shower tends to get the floor wet. Other than that, this place has become our escape from city life.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

21 Jul 2025

Gabriel

The bed sheets were dirty, and the whole room smelled not very pleasant.

2/10

Poor

08 Jul 2025

Melissa

This was the worst place I have ever stayed at. We had no electricity for almost 2 days. Couldn’t shower couldn’t use the kitchen. Couldn’t use anything. Water was cold in the bathroom. The bed stinks so badly very uncomfortable. I would never ever go back there again.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2025

Gustavo

I like it

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2025

Paul

Stayed here 55 yrs ago. Still in good sjape

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2025

Kristen

This property is perfect for a long weekend. Has a wood burning fireplace and BBQ. Check-in was super easy and the staff was super nice. Check-out was just as easy. The grounds were kept clean. There is a gas firepit and horseshoes to enjoy and walking distance to Boulder Bay. Definitely will be staying here again.

Leisure Pet

4/10

Poor

01 Apr 2025

Robert

Fires & Vacuums & no hot water and no refind

The trip started out fine, but on the first night of three nights, the fire alarms went off and learned that there was a fire in a unoccupied hotel room on the third floor, which flooded most of the hotel after the fire department showed up. They proceeded to use water vacuums to suck up the water and yell at each other at 2 AM to about 4 AM that same evening the next morning we woke up to no hot water which they said should be fixed by the afternoon at 4 PM, there was no hot water and they told us there would be no hot water for the next 10 days and to go get a hotel somewhere else or deal with cold water we asked for a refund for the first night stay and have been fighting with them ever since to get a refund so although the hotel was in a great location, the trip and the customer service or a complete and utter disaster

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

19 Mar 2025

Caleb

We recently stayed at the Gray Squirrel Resort. In cabin Rustic Romance, and while the cabin was absolutely beautiful upon arrival, we were extremely disappointed with the cleanliness. As we began bringing in our luggage and settling in, we quickly noticed that the cabin was in an unacceptable state.

Upon closer inspection, we discovered dirt, bugs, and even leftover items from previous guests behind nearly every piece of furniture. It was evident that the space had not been thoroughly cleaned. When we went to store our food in the refrigerator, we were shocked to find the sides covered in ants, dirt, and even dead insects.

The most unsettling issue, however, was the bed. The bedding was visibly dirty, and when we pulled back the bedspread, we found stains that we could only hope were chocolate. Fortunately, we had brought our own blankets, but this was far from the comfortable and relaxing experience we had anticipated.

Instead of being able to unwind, we spent a significant amount of time cleaning everything we planned to use, which was both frustrating and disappointing.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Mar 2025

Israel

Fun stay for a larger group. Not much to do on the property outside the cabin's Parks and attractions not far, away. Exiting the property can take some patience cars do pass by fairly quickly.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2025

Alejandra

Everything was great

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jan 2025

Shannon

Not worth money. Needs major updates & cleaning.

Check in is at exactly 4pm, don't even bother trying to get early check-in. Check in went well, easy; however, we had to call a phone number and wait for exactly 4pm to get in the front office. The code to get in the cabin was easy and convenient. Parking was great. The cabin itself was spacious; however, it was not great. It was, what i call, a speed clean - just the surface cleaning. I wasn't convinced the sheets were washed, either, as they looked very used with lint and hair on the pillows - just didn't feel clean, so I slept on top of the comforter with my winter coat and a blanket from my car, and i brought my own pillow - thank goodness. There was a quarter inch layer of dust under and around the beds. There was a dirty diaper under the bed and empty water bottles. There were candy wrappers under another bed, along with the layer of dirt and dust. Lots of cobwebs, dust on some pictures and in the corners of ceiling. The bathroom was okay, except for the booger on the wall, above the toliet paper roll. There was also only 1 wash cloth, which was weird for a family cabin. The entire cabin could use an update. The cabinets are old, the light fixtures are old and dirty. The TV is about 10ft off the floor, so it was hard to watch. The cabin was well-stocked, but i didn't use anyone in the cabinetsnor drawers. I didn't want to make a fuss, as i was with my young adult children, and wanted to just enjoy our time and not spend time complaining.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Dec 2024

Lira

It's a decent place to stay if you are wanting a cozy cabin vibe. The property should stock more cooking implements though, and pots and pans and utensils. The kitchen is in need of a good deep cleaning. The beds are creaky. We like the layout for the 2 bedroom unit. If you have little kids that like to jump around inside the rooms and living areas, this is a good option. You don't have to worry about disturbing neighbors. Have not tried the pool. Overall, not fancy but great affordable option if you plan to be mostly out on the town or ski slopes, and not holed up inside a cabin for your Big Bear vacation.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

30 Dec 2024

Debra

The bed topper was so old and stiff with permanent crevices created by previous bodies. The room felt dirty and extremely dingy. The window coverings are see thru at night. No privacy

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2024

areli

Very spacious! Felt like my family was at real home!

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2024

Alma

Everything was beautiful front desk very helpful tha cabins super cute i will say the only thing is that there is no air conditioning at least in the cabin i stayed in but the weather is beautiful iy wasn't much need it nothing thay a fan can't fix wich is provided by the property i love this place 9 out 10 over all close to everything very recommended ❤️

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2024

Jeannie

It was an ok stay. Bared minimum: plates, cups, glasses and utensils for 2, handwash everyday. Warm temp experienced at 91 degrees, no fans. Booked and paid for 3 nights, took off and went home after 2. Please ask this property to clearly post their pet friendly policy with FEES. Credit card was charged $303 upon check in. Overall it was nice coming up to the mountain and see the lake is filled up again after the rain we had.

Leisure Pet

4/10

Poor

07 Jul 2024

Ireland

Pans are too old, towels has a weird smell, it bathtub didn’t look clean. Backyard looks nasty

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2024

Melissa

I really loved how private it was and how they made us feel comfortable! Plus the snow storm made it super pretty to wake up to !

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

27 Mar 2024

steven

Heaters didn't work. $75 extra cleaning fee for " excessive " cleaning needed. I personally cleaned our whole cabin before leaving and it was left almost exactly as we found it. Shady charges, extremely outdated. Cabins/ rooms. Would not recommend this place and will not be staying again

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2024

Verified traveler

Cozy, clean cabins close to skiing and BB Village

Stayed here for a girls weekend with my teenage daughter. We had a great time. The cabin was very clean upon arrival, including the bathroom and kitchen. They have cute twinkly lights strung outside. The resort is very close to the Big Bear Village and both ski resorts (Snow Summit and Bear Mountain). We brought our small dog with us which worked out fine. The cabin provided silverware, coffee mugs and dishes for two people. There was one tiny pot which we used to heat a can of soup but bring your own cookware if you plan on making larger meals. There was no toaster so we will bring our own next time.
The front desk person I spoke with on the phone was super nice and helped me with selecting the right cabin for us. The cabin also has wifi, a tv with lots of channels including Hallmark which we liked, and an excellent wall heater which heats basically the whole cabin except for the bathroom. The water was hot which was nice after skiing! We enjoyed our mother-daughter ski weekend and will definitely be back. Each cabin has a parking spot right out front. We had no noise issues during our stay. The only thing that could be improved upon would be better towels. They felt kind of damp when we got there like they weren't dried all the way and they were not very absorbent regardless. I recommend bringing your own towels if that is important to you. Other than that, we thought Grey Squirrel was wonderful and we will definitely be back soon. I rate it a 9/10 overall!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2024

Maria

Gray Squirrel - Beary Blessed

We stayed in a sweetly rustic little cabin for two. It had everything we needed for a comfortable 2-night stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2024

Mark Kavin

Very good

2/10

Poor

28 Jan 2024

Elizabeth

The lady atten was nice but the place was dirty need put better kitchen staff

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2024

Lauren

Cute and Quiet

The Grey Squirrel was the perfect place for us. Far enough from the village to be quiet and calm but close enough to grab any supplies we had forgotten. The property is big and the snow fall was beautiful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2023

Demi

It was enjoyable and we would go back again.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Sep 2023

Frank

The shower and sink did not drain. Shower drain was clogged with hair and had spider web's. I was not to happy with our stay.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

08 Jul 2023

Kim

The cabin floor was incredibly dirty. Walking barefoot and my feet turned black.
Kitchen is beyond sub-par. Pots were dented, stovetop only had one working burner (the ignition spark wasn't working on the other 3).
Pool was out of service even though we were told it would probably be fine by the second day of our stay.
Dirty bedsheets in floor of upstairs closets.
Bathrooms were very hastily cleaned, and it showed.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

06 Jul 2023

Brenda

The cabin was dirty and dusty, the kitchen was not fully stocked as stated , the oool was closed down by the county while we were there, the jacuzzi smelled like swamp ,very disappointing. The bathroom was disgusting

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2023

Aislynn

The property is beautiful. The cabins have everything you’ll need. Floors were a little dirty but other than that it was perfect.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

21 Mar 2023

max

Some of the electrical was not working and we had a minor issue with the drains. The service was great and they responded quickly. The particular room we stayed in had a floor heater and a sharp incline on the stairs. Not recommended for small children.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2023

Abkar

Nice to be in the cabin is lovely except the closest is so small for 2 ppl.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Feb 2023

David

Bummed

The cabin was rustic and charming. The beds very comfortable. But we had no hot water and couldn't get a hold of anyone to resolve. The kitchen was also woefully under stocked with no basics like coffee or coffee filters.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Feb 2023

Camille

The cabin we booked had a huge backyard, perfect for snow play.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2023

Ashlee

Cute little Cabins for the perfect weekend get away.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Jan 2023

Adrian

awesome property. the cabin we had was nice and spacious. the price was right. my kids loved it. Parking was a little tough for my oversized vehicle but otherwise it was perfect

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children